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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Employee’s Unexcused Absence Due to Illness Held Not to be Willful Misconduct Despite Prior Pattern of Absenteeism

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O’Leary v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, No. 775 C.D. 2022 (Pa. Cmwlth. Ct. Aug. 7, 2023). The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review’s decision denying employee...more

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Safety net for employees in the UAE

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A new insurance scheme provides a three-month safety net for those who lose their jobs in the UAE....more

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New Jersey Employers Waiting for Guidance on Unemployment Compensation Law

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Amendments to New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law (UCL) are scheduled to take effect on July 31, 2023. One of the most significant changes to the UCL is that employers will now need to electronically report certain...more

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Ignore No More: NJ’s Amended Unemployment Compensation Law Increases Employer Reporting Obligations and Penalties

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Many employers commonly ignore requests from the New Jersey Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance (“Division”) to provide the reason they terminated an employee’s employment.  With the recent amendments...more

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Teacher Terminated for Pushing Fellow Employee After a Crude Remark

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Reading Sch. Dist. v. Unemployment Comp. Bd. of Rev., 2023 Pa. Commw. Unpub. LEXIS 36 (Pa. Commw. Ct., Jan. 20, 2023). In an unpublished opinion the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the decisions of an unemployment...more

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Colorado Updates Notice Requirements for Employees Upon Discharge

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Colorado enacted a slew of employment-related legislation in the 2022 legislative session. One important new piece of legislation, Senate Bill 22-234, updates the notice requirements regarding unemployment insurance that...more

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Lights, Camera, Legal Action: Avoiding Employment Pitfalls in the Film and Studio Industry

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In the wake of the deadly Rust tragedy last year, independent studios and production companies began revisiting their practices, policies, and attitudes regarding safety on set....more

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Top 6 Workplace Law Proposals Raised During Governor Hochul’s 2022 New York State of State Address

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Although New York Governor Hochul’s first State of the State address focused on efforts to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, she still managed to provide insight on a few key areas of labor and employment law that will...more

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Employment Highlights from Oregon’s Active 2021 Legislative Session

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June 2021 culminated in the elimination of COVID-19 restrictions in Oregon and significant changes to the state’s employment laws during the 2021 legislative session. On June 25, 2021, Governor Kate Brown issued Executive...more

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Ask a Litigator: What Can Be Included In A Settlement Agreement?

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An effective settlement agreement memorializes the resolution of a dispute between a claimant-employee and a business, provides the parties with a clear path forward, and creates peace of mind. A poorly-drafted settlement...more

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Unemployment Insurance Notice No Longer Required Upon Separation

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Last October, we shared information about the emergency rule that created DWD 120.02 which required Wisconsin employers to notify workers of the availability of unemployment insurance upon separation of employment in a post...more

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Wisconsin Employers Must Notify Workers of Unemployment Insurance Upon Separation

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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development adopted an emergency rule to create DWD 120.02 which was approved by Governor Evers on September 23, 2020....more

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Employers Heads Up! These Are The Bills Of Importance On Governor Newsom’s Desk

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Anticipation mounts as we watch for California Governor Gavin Newsom’s action on bills of immediate importance to employers. The Governor has until September 30, 2020 to sign or veto the following bills of concern: SB 1383...more

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Reminder: Notify Unemployment Insurance Office Of Rejected Offers To Hire Or Rehire

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Employers seeking Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness should notify their state’s unemployment insurance office if they have offered to hire or rehire an employee who has then rejected that offer. The Small...more

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FAQs: COVID-19 – General Labor and Employment Legal Concerns – April 6, 2020 Update

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BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of FAQs on March 18, 2020 and another on March 30, 2020 regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic....more

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Seven Reasons Employers Should Not Lay Off Employees in Response to COVID-19

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On March 19, 2020, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order to limit the operation of certain business, including bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Although...more

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The CARES Act: Bullet Point Summary of Labor & Employment Issues

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On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” — the “CARES Act.” The Act: - provides various forgivable loans and other loan programs for small and...more

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FAQs: COVID-19 – General Labor and Employment Legal Concerns – March 30, 2020 Update

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BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on March 18, 2020, regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are new FAQs that...more

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Oregon Expands Unemployment Eligibility To Address COVID-19 Impact

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COVID-19 has forced numerous employers to close facilities and terminate employees. With unemployment rates expected to skyrocket, Oregon’s Employment Department (OED) has responded to this crisis by enacting a new rule that...more

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What Employers Need To Know About Maryland’s Approach To COVID-19

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Maryland has taken far-reaching and proactive steps to minimize the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including expanding unemployment insurance, prohibiting the termination of employees who have been isolated...more

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COVID-19 FAQs for Employers: Update on CA's WARN Act

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Likely yes, but it’s worth checking some boxes. First, consider whether your state has predictive scheduling laws, which require advanced notice before changing an employee’s schedule. Many of these laws provide exceptions...more

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Significant Changes to Dutch Employment Law Take Effect

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The Situation: Several changes to Dutch employment law took effect January 1, 2020, most notably those resulting from the Labor Market in Balance Act. The Result: Businesses in the Netherlands must be aware of and comply...more

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Quit or Fired? N.C. Employees May Qualify for Unemployment Benefits in Equivocal Situations

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Under North Carolina statute, employees who leave work for a reason other than good cause attributable to the employer are not eligible to receive unemployment benefits. Last month, the North Carolina Court of Appeals...more

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Employers in the Netherlands Can Save on their UI Premiums by Changing Contract Types

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Starting January 1, 2020, the new Dutch Balanced Labor Market Act (Wet arbeidsmarkt in balans, WAB) will enter into force.  This new law seeks to encourage employers to offer their employees indefinite-term contracts—which...more

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Littler Global Guide - France - Q3 2019

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A decree, dated July 26, 2019, has set a principle of modulation of employers’ contribution to the mandatory unemployment scheme (between 3 and 5.05%) depending on the number of contract terminations. All terminations count,...more

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